AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U Review | 78 Data compared

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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£400
  • Avg. price in US: ~$240
  • PassMark benchmark result: 16653
  • N. of physical cores: 8
  • CPU boost clock speed: 4.5 GHz

AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

6.2

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

6.2

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Good
6.2

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

5.9

Performance

18.0%

6.1

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

6.6

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

7.5

Power & Thermal

4.0%

8.8

Platform

1.0%

6.5

Integrated Graphics

Good
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 4.7
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    5.1

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    4.6

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    6.1

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    3.3

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    3.5

    N. of physical cores

  • 6.3
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    9.0

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    3.5

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    5.2

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    3.3

    L3 cache

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Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U is a high-performance mobile processor from the 'Barcelo' refresh, released in early 2022, featuring 8 cores and 16 threads based on the 7nm Zen 3 architecture. It operates at a 2.0 GHz base clock with a boost up to 4.5 GHz, supported by 16 MB of L3 cache and a Radeon Vega 8 integrated GPU running at 2000 MHz. Designed for thin and light business laptops, it offers a power-efficient default TDP of 15W (configurable up to 25W) and includes enterprise-grade security and manageability features. Key advantages include exceptional multi-threaded performance for its class, high power efficiency, and support for both DDR4-3200 and LPDDR4-4266 RAM. However, it is limited by a locked multiplier that prevents overclocking, lacks AVX-512 support, and relies on the older PCIe Gen 3 interface rather than the faster Gen 4 standard.

Technical Specifications of processor AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

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Performance

18.0%

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Cache & Architecture

10.0%

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Memory & PCIe

7.0%

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Power & Thermal

4.0%

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Platform

1.0%

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Integrated Graphics

6.2
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U has a technical score of 6.23 points, which is higher than that of 68.2% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
1.0
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U has a popularity of 1 points, which is higher than 0% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

6.2

Overall score

40.0%

8.4

Price

6.9
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.9 points, which is higher than 69% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

AMD
Processor type
What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.
When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: HIGH

mobile
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U belongs to the mobile processor class, which is more advanced than that of 7.3% of processors and equal to that of 48.6% of processors.
CPU socket
What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: HIGH

FP6
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U uses the FP6 CPU socket, which is older than that of 51.9% of processors and equal to that of 4.4% of processors.
Chipset
What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.
When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: HIGH

X570, B550, A520, X470, B450
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U supports X570, B550, A520, X470, B450 chipsets, which is broader compatibility than 67.7% of processors and equal to that of 1.6% of processors.
CPU architecture
What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.
When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: HIGH

x86-64
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.7% of processors and equal to that of 98.3% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

8
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U has 8 CPU cores, which is more than 63.4% of processors and equal to 13.6% of processors.
CPU threads
What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

16
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U offers 16 CPU threads, which is more than 71.1% of processors and equal to 13.9% of processors.
Threads per core
What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.
When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 2

2
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U offers 2 threads per core, which is more than 30.4% of processors and equal to 69.6% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

4.5 GHz
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U reaches a boost clock of 4.5 GHz which is higher than that of 56.5% of processors and equal to that of 5.4% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

8 x 2.0 GHz
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U has a base clock of 8x2.0 GHz which is equal to that of 100% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <10 nm

7 nm
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U uses a 7 nm process node, which is more advanced than that of 71.5% of processors and equal to that of 10.9% of processors.
Foundry
What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.
When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

TSMC 7 nm
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U is built on the TSMC 7 nm foundry process, which is more advanced than that of 56.7% of processors and equal to that of 9.4% of processors.
L3 cache
What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.
When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

16 MB
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U has an L3 cache of 16 MB which is larger than that of 64.2% of processors and equal to that of 12.7% of processors.
L2 cache
What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

4 MB
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U has an L2 cache of 4 MB which is larger than that of 55.1% of processors and equal to that of 9.2% of processors.
L1 cache
What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.
When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 KB

512 KB
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U has an L1 cache of 512 KB which is larger than that of 63.6% of processors and equal to that of 9.5% of processors.
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DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: DDR5

DDR4/LPDDR4X
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U supports DDR DDR4/LPDDR4X, which is newer than that of 63.4% of processors and equal to that of 3% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4800 MHz

4,267 MHz
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U supports memory speeds up to 4267 MHz, which is higher than that of 63.7% of processors and equal to 2.6% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.
When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5600 MHz

LPDDR4X-4267 MHz
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U supports JEDEC memory speeds up to LPDDR4X-4267 MHz, which is higher than that of 63.3% of processors and equal to 2.4% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.
When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5200 MHz

N/A
Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

64 GB
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U supports up to 64 GB of memory, which is more than 28.4% of processors and equal to 27.6% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.
When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: HIGH

yes
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U includes integrated graphics. 87.6% of processors include integrated graphics.
Integrated GPU model
What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.
When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: MEDIUM

Radeon Vega 8
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U uses the Radeon Vega 8 integrated GPU, which is more advanced than that in 72.8% of processors and equal to that in 3.4% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.
When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=24

8
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U has 8 GPU execution units, which is fewer than 74.1% of processors and equal to 7.2% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.
When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

300 MHz
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U has an integrated GPU clock of 300 MHz which is lower than that of 57% of processors and equal to that of 38.7% of processors.
Integrated media encoders/decoders
What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode)
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U supports H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode) media codecs, which is broader support than 56.2% of processors and equal to 9.5% of processors.
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TDP (Thermal design power)
What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

15 W
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U has a TDP of 15 W which is lower than that of 77.7% of processors and equal to that of 16.1% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <30 W

15 W
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U has a base power of 15 W which is lower than that of 77.2% of processors and equal to that of 16.2% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <50 W

30 W
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U has a boost power of 30 W which is lower than that of 79.4% of processors and equal to that of 1.5% of processors.
Tau (power duration limit)
What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.
When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=28 s

N/A
Configurable TDP
What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.
When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

yes
AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U supports configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
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AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U vs the average processor

  • 8 more CPU threads
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U has more CPU threads than the average processor (16 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
    When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 16+

    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U has more CPU threads than the average processor (16 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.16 vs 8
  • 66.7% lower base power
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U has a lower base power draw than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
    When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <30 W

    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U has a lower base power draw than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.15 W vs 45 W
  • 4 more PCIe lanes
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (20 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
    16 usable lanes
    What it is: The number of PCIe lanes provided directly by the processor.
    When it matters: When you connect fast GPUs, SSDs, or expansion cards.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=20

    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (20 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.20 vs 16
  • 41.7% smaller process node
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U has a lower process node than the average processor (7 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
    When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <10 nm

    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U has a lower process node than the average processor (7 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.7 nm vs 12 nm
  • 5 °C lower CPU temperature
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U has a lower CPU temperature than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.
    What it is: The reported operating temperature of the processor.
    When it matters: When you monitor thermals, cooling, or system stability.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <100 °C

    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U has a lower CPU temperature than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.95 °C vs 100 °C
  • Supports ECC memory
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
    What it is: Can work with ECC memory, which helps detect and correct certain memory errors on supported platforms.
    When it matters: When long-term stability, uptime, or data integrity matter more than a basic consumer-style setup.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
  • 53.1% lower boost power
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (30 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
    What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
    When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <50 W

    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (30 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.30 W vs 64 W
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Cezanne vs Kaby Lake).
    What it is: The internal core-design codename used for this processor generation.
    When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs at a deeper design level and want to identify the exact architecture behind marketing names.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Cezanne vs Kaby Lake).Cezanne vs Kaby Lake
  • 8 more CPU threads
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U has more CPU threads than the average processor (16 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • 16.9% better single-core performance
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (2,903 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 2 more CPU cores
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U has more CPU cores than the average processor (8 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 58.1% higher PassMark score
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (16,653 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 15.1% higher Cinebench R20 single-core score
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U has a higher Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (557 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
  • 4.7% higher boost clock
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (4.5 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
  • 8.9% higher single-core score
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,602 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 41.7% smaller process node
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U has a lower process node than the average processor (7 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Cezanne vs Kaby Lake).
  • 2x larger L3 cache
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (16 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
  • More advanced foundry
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (TSMC 7 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
  • 16.7% more L3 per core
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
  • 60% larger L2 cache
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (4 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
  • 2.16x more transistors
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U has more transistors than the average processor (10.7 billion vs 4.95 billion). The average processor has 4.95 billion transistors.
  • 33.3% larger L1 cache
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U has a higher L1 cache than the average processor (512 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
  • 4 more PCIe lanes
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (20 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
  • Supports ECC memory
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
  • Newer DDR support
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/LPDDR4X vs DDR4).
  • 45.5% higher memory speed
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (4,267 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
  • 66.7% lower base power
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U has a lower base power draw than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
  • 5 °C lower CPU temperature
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U has a lower CPU temperature than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.
  • 53.1% lower boost power
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (30 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
  • 66.7% lower TDP
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U has a lower TDP than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
  • Older TPM support
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).
  • 8 lower clock multiplier
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (20 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
  • 66.7% fewer GPU execution units
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (8 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
  • Narrower media codec support
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).
  • 5 °C lower TJ Max
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U has a lower TJ Max than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
  • 5 °C lower TJ Max
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U has a lower TJ Max than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
    What it is: The highest safe operating junction temperature before the CPU starts throttling or protecting itself.
    When it matters: When you tune cooling or monitor thermals under load.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=100 °C

    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U has a lower TJ Max than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.95 °C vs 100 °C
  • 60% more expensive
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U is more expensive than the average processor (£400 vs £250).
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U is more expensive than the average processor (£400 vs £250).£400 vs £250
  • Narrower media codec support
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).
    What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
    When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)
  • 66.7% fewer GPU execution units
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (8 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
    What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.
    When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=24

    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U has fewer GPU execution units than the average processor (8 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.8 vs 24
  • Older TPM support
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).
    What it is: The kind of TPM security support associated with the processor or its platform.
    When it matters: When operating-system requirements, device encryption, enterprise security, or platform trust features matter.

    Importance: LOW

    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U supports an older TPM version than the average processor (fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0).fTPM 2.0 vs PTT 2.0
  • 8 lower clock multiplier
    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (20 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
    What it is: The ratio used to derive CPU frequency from the base clock.
    When it matters: When you tune or compare overclocking behavior.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >33

    AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (20 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.20 vs 28

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U?

  • Excellent multi-threaded performance due to 8 cores and 16 threads
  • High power efficiency with a default 15W TDP, ideal for thin and light laptops
  • Strong price-to-performance ratio compared to equivalent Intel Core i7 models
  • Consistent thermal management with low heat output during standard workloads
  • Includes Pro-specific security and management features for business use
  • Quiet operation with minimal fan noise during web browsing and video streaming

What customers dislike about AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U?

  • Integrated Radeon Vega 8 graphics are aging and not suitable for high-end gaming
  • Locked multiplier prevents manual overclocking to boost performance
  • Noticeable fan noise increases significantly under heavy synthetic loads (e.g., Cinebench)
  • Performance can be heavily restricted by the laptop manufacturer's cooling and power limits
  • Uses older PCIe Gen 3 interface rather than the newer Gen 4 or Gen 5 standards

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cpubenchmark.net
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The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, specifically designed for efficient, thin-and-light business laptops with a 15W TDP. It delivers strong multi-threaded performance (approx. 16,681 PassMark score) and includes specialized security features, though it acts as a modest refresh of previous models. Key drawbacks include limited...Read more

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browser.geekbench.com
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The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U is a 7nm, 8-core/16-thread "Barcelo" (Zen 3) processor designed for efficient, thin-and-light business notebooks. Operating at a 15W default TDP, it balances multi-threaded performance with power efficiency while offering enterprise-grade security features. The chip, featuring Radeon Vega 8 integrated graphics, excels in productivity tasks and demonstrates...Read more

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principledtechnologies.com
04/08/2022

An August 2022 Principled Technologies report highlights that an HP EliteBook 655 G9 with an AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U significantly outperforms a Dell Latitude 5520 with an Intel Core i7-1185G7 in multi-core tasks, offering over 100% better Cinebench R23 performance. The AMD system proved superior in 2D graphics and provided roughly 7.8% longer battery life, while maintaining a lower...Read more

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principledtechnologies.com
03/08/2022

A 2022 Principled Technologies report highlights that the 8-core AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U, found in the HP EliteBook 655 G9, outperforms the 4-core Intel Core i7-1185G7 in enterprise multitasking and benchmarks like PCMark 10. The AMD system demonstrated superior performance while maintaining lower chassis temperatures and similar acoustic levels to the Intel-based Dell Latitude 5520....Read more

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browser.geekbench.com
23/03/2022

The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 "Barcelo" architecture, designed for efficient, thin-and-light business laptops. It serves as a 15W TDP refresh of the 5850U, featuring higher clock speeds up to 4.5 GHz, and delivers competitive multi-threaded performance against 11th Gen Intel Core i7 processors. Key advantages include excellent power...Read more

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notebookcheck.it
30/06/2026

The Notebookcheck mobile processor benchmark list is a comprehensive database, ranking laptop CPUs through extensive synthetic and real-world testing to compare performance across various architectures. It provides detailed insights, including Cinebench R23 and Geekbench scores, allowing users to filter by TDP, core count, and graphics capabilities. While the tool excels in...Read more

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refurbed.nl
10/02/2024

The Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U) is reviewed as a robust, budget-friendly business laptop focusing on high-performance computing over premium aesthetics. Key strengths include an 8-core processor capable of handling intense multitasking and excellent, accessible upgradeability for both RAM and SSD. However, the machine compromises with a functional ABS plastic...Read more

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